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TensCare
Multi Purpose EMS and TENS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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muscle stimulator/TENS
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Intelligent EMS
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Introduction
Special Features
How EMS works
How TENS works
Side Effects
The Programmes
Choosing the right strength
Programme Information
Programme Settings
Controls and Screen Information
Contents
Installation of Batteries
Connecting Mono Lead wire
Positioning of Electrode Pads
General Pad Advice
Pad Alarm
The Belt Cradle
Troubleshooting
Caution and Warnings
Cleaning
Consumables and servicing
Guarantee
WEEE
Technical Specifications
Electrode Placement Diagrams
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1. INTRODUCTION
The “itouch tone” is a multi-purpose combination unit that offers the latest in electro muscle
stimulation and TENS.
It is the result of considerable research and represents a new
generation in such units.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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Large selection of muscle stimulation and TENS programmes
The “itouch tone” is supplied with 8 preset muscle stimulation programmes, which can be
used for muscle training, well being, massage and beauty. It also has 2 programmes which can
have all their parameters - such as frequency, pulse width, ramp up and down, work and rest
time - set and saved to your personal needs. There are a further 2 TENS programmes for pain
relief, both of which can be set and saved to suit your personal needs.
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Comfortable Strength Control
Each step in strength is very small, only 0.5mA, thereby maximising the comfort level.
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One Touch Memory Start
The “itouch tone” has intelligent memory allowing it to remember the last programme and
strength that was used. On start up, at the touch of only ONE button, the “itouch tone” will
automatically return to the last programme used and to around 50% of the strength. The
strength gently “ramps” up to this level. The strength can be stopped at any time by pressing
any button. The 50% level takes into account accommodation that the body may have
experienced.
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Pad Alarm
Perfect pad contact and condition is important to obtain maximum benefit. To ensure best
performance the “itouch tone” has been fitted with a “Pad Alarm” that shows you if the contact
of any of the four pads to your body is lost. This eliminates any unknown break in contact which
could interrupt the benefit being obtained from the unit.
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Mono Lead Wire
To ease set up and use, a new unique mono lead wire has been developed.
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Usage Diary
The “itouch tone” has a built in usage diary which enables you to monitor your use of the unit.
It records and saves the total time that the unit has been used while connected to the body.
This gives “true” information which can be of great help to you and your physician.
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Backlit LCD screen
Whenever a button is pressed the screen will light up making the screen easy to read and very
clear.
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E.M.S.: What it is and how it works
EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
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EMS successfully rebuilds and tones muscles. Different levels of muscle contraction
are achieved by sending electrical impulses of various types, depending on the
programme selected, into the body. These muscle contractions retrain the muscles,
increase their effectiveness and improve their condition. This is beneficial where muscles
- for whatever reason - have not been in regular use and have lost condition (muscle
atrophy). For sports, the benefit is to increase the effect of training and enhance
performance.
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Muscle wastage: EMS is used in the treatment of:
Neuromuscular facilitation - Muscle reeducation - Muscle training - Prevention/slowing of
atrophy/hypotrophy - Preventing postoperative muscle weakness - Reduction of
spasticity Maintaining or increasing range of motion - Training of partial peripheral nerve
damage with signs of reinnervation - Treatment of scoliosis - Incontinence treatment
Sports terms: EMS is used in:
sports training, covering - warm-up, strength, speed, power, resistance, endurance and
recovery and also for rehabilitation in relation to sports injury.
EMS works as an excellent complement to regular training.
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3.4
Mode of operation
EMS uses external electrical impulses that act through the skin to stimulate the nerves
supplying a specific muscle group.
The muscle reacts in different ways depending on the strength of current and duration
and frequency of the electrical impulse.
Muscles are made up of two different type of fibre:
- Red fibre is slower contracting and aerobic working.
- White fibre is faster acting and capable of anaerobic working.
The proportions of red and white fibres depend on the way the muscle is used.
Fibre can be converted from one type to the other, depending on the signals it receives.
This is known as the Trophic effect.
Different frequencies have different effects: Low (1-10 Hz) frequencies coupled with long
impulse times have a purifying and relaxing effect through individual contractions,
whereby the circulation in the treated muscle is simultaneously improved and removal of
metabolic end products is supported (lymphatic drainage). The oxygen supply to the
muscle is improved.
In contrast, medium (20-50 Hz) frequencies can put a high level of strain on the muscle,
thus promoting the muscular structure.
Very high frequencies (60-90 Hz) can be used to promote muscle definition and bulk.
The body maps at the back of this guide show pad positioning in order to stimulate specific
muscle groups.
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Treatment time and treatment interval
Treatment by EMS can vary between 15–60 minutes stimulation twice a week to treatment
several times per day.
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4. HOW “TENS” WORKS
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.
TENS stimulates your body’s own natural defences against pain, namely the release of
endorphins. TENS is totally safe, has been used successfully by thousands of pain sufferers.
TENS sends a gentle stimulation through the skin which works in TWO ways:Pain Gate
Stimulating the sensory nerves, which carry touch and temperature signals. These nerves go to
the same connections in the spine as the nerves carrying pain. A strong sensory signal will block
the pain signal travelling up the spine to the brain. This is known as closing the “Pain Gate” and
takes effect quite quickly after the unit is switched on. You can use TENS several times a day,
for as long as you like.
Endorphin Release
At low frequency settings, and slightly stronger output, TENS drives the motor nerves to produce
a small repetitive muscle contraction. This is seen by the brain as exercise, and this promotes
release of Endorphins – your body’s own natural pain killer. The relief builds up and normally
takes about 40 minutes to reach a maximum level which can last for hours after the machine is
switched off.
By using TENS you can expect to achieve a significant reduction in pain if not complete pain
relief.
SIDE EFFECTS
There are no known side effects to TENS use and long-term TENS use is not harmful.
POSITIONING THE ELECTRODES FOR TENS
Electrodes are usually first placed where the greatest pain is felt.
Try different positions until you find the best for you.
Try moving the electrodes short distances to establish the positions that are most
effective for you.
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THE PROGRAMMES
The unit has 8 pre-set EMS programmes A,B,C,D,E, F, G and H
2 Manually selectable programmes M & N
3 Manually selectable TENS programmes. S,T, and W
The choice of programme depends on the results you wish to achieve.
Each programme has a different feel and a pre-set default duration.
Programmes may be locked by your physician:
If this has happened, a message:- LOC M ( or N, or P) will appear on the display if you attempt
to change programmes.
PROGRAM OUTPUT SENSATIONS
Programmes A to H produce a combination of tingling or pulsing/ tapping sensations associated
with muscle contractions. In EMS a period of muscle contraction (Work) is alternated with a
period of rest.
Programmes S , T and W are TENS programmes.
In programmes S and W, the output is Continuous. Strength should be set so that there is a
strong tingling feeling WITHOUT muscle contraction. Programmme S can be used until the pain
relief effect starts to wear off – up to 2 hours.
In programme T the stimulus is delivered in bursts, i.e. a group of pulses rather than a single
pulse. You should set strength so that muscle contractions just start to appear, and use for not
more than 60 mins.
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6 CHOOSING THE RIGHT STRENGTH
The object of EMS treatment is to produce powerful muscle contractions.
The strength of the current should be increased to about three times the level at which you
can first feel the tingling, to as high as you can stand without causing pain.
You will probably feel that electrical contraction is being more powerful than a voluntary
contraction, because the current also stimulates your sensory nerves. The signals have a painrelieving effect.
You may find the sensation uncomfortable to start with, so that you may not get up to
therapeutic strength at the start of treatment. The strength can be increased during the course
of the treatment, as you become accustomed to the sensation.
Voluntary muscular activity is more effective than stimulation, and it may improve progress if
you combine voluntary contraction with stimulation.
The powerful muscle contractions caused by electrical stimulation give rise to training aches,
which usually disappear within a week.
After treatment tingling sensations may continue or your skin may feel numb, this is normal.
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7. PROGRAMME INFORMATION
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Frequency (measured in Hz – pulses per second)
EMS 1-110Hz
See section 4 How EMS works
TENS 1-150Hz
A frequency of 110 Hz is good at blocking pain signals.
A low frequency of 4 or 10 Hz allows for the release of endorphins, the body's natural
morphine-like
substances. 1-110
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Pulse Width (measured in µS – millionths of a second)
EMS 50-400 depending on Frequency*
TENS 50 to 250 µS.
A higher Pulse Width is more likely to activate muscles.
Larger muscles need higher Pulse Width.
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WORK Is the time in seconds that muscle is stimulated (not including Ramp time)
The “Tone” offers a range of work periods from 1-40 sec
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REST is the time in seconds at zero strength in between stimulation.
The “Tone” offers a range of rest periods from 1-40 sec
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RAMP is the time in seconds taken to move up and down between zero and the set
stimulation strength .The “Tone” offers a range of ramp times from 1 -5sec in steps of 1
sec. Up time = Down time
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Synchronous / Alternating ( SYN/ALT ) In Alternating mode output from Ch2 is
delayed. Set CH2 Delay Time 0 to 40 seconds in steps of 1 second
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Setting Work/Rest Periods
WORK is the time in seconds when the muscle is contracting.
REST is the time in seconds when there is no stimulus
RAMP is the time it takes to go from zero to set strength
If Alternating ( ALT) is selected, the Ch2 stimulus occurs after Ch1.
You can set this delay in seconds.
Ch1 Work
Ch1 Rest
Ch1
Ch2
Delay
Ch2 Work
Ch1 Work + Ch1 Rest=Delay + Ch2 Work
Ch2 Work is calculated from the other three variables, which can be set
NOTE: An "ERROR" message will be displayed if CH2 Delay time is not set greater than or
equal to CH1 Work time.
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TENS PROGRAMMES
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Constant and Burst Modes
Constant mode is when the sensation is continuous as against Burst mode when the sensation, is
as its name implies, is one of on and off.
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Modulation Modes
Modulation is when the frequency sweeps across range of settings. This enables the
body to receive many different signals and can be very beneficial and lessen any effect of
accommodation. See programmes W.
WARNING
Consult your healthcare professional before altering these settings. Correct settings depend on
your muscle tone and exercise goals. Inappropriate settings could cause discomfort, undesired
muscle balance, or even muscle injury.
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8 PROGRAMME SETTINGS
Pro
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Muscle
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
M
All
All
Large
Large
Large
Small
Aim
Warm Up
All
Endurance
All
Power
Start
Power
Improve
Bulk
Advanced
Power
Start
Power
Improve
Bulk
Advanced
N
S
T
W
Stage
Pain
Relief
Pain
Relief
Pain
Relief
Frequency
Hz
10
20
50
50
75
50
50
75
Selectable
Range
1 -110
Selectable
Range
1 -110
110
110
20-100
Pulse
Width
µS
250
250
300
300
300
100
150
150
Selectable
50-300
Work
sec
Rest
sec
Ramp
sec
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
Continuous
10
6
10
15
6
10
15
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Selectable
50-300
Selectable
50-250
Selectable
50-250
Selectable
50-250
Continuous
2 Hz Burst
Frequency Modulation
CUSTOMISED SETTINGS
Programmes M and N allow you to select the frequency and pulse width to suit your own requirements.
This means that whatever type of pain you are suffering from, you or your doctor can set the unit in
order to obtain maximum pain relief. See under controls how to set the unit. Ch2 Work is calculated
from the other three variables, which can be set.
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9. CONTROLS and SCREEN INFORMATION
Lock Button
Channel 1 strength selected
Channel 2 strength selected
ON and Channel 1 strength UP
Channel 2 strength UP
Programme Selector
Time Selector
Channel 2 strength DOWN
Channel 1 strength DOWN and OFF
Mode Selector scroll UP
Scroll UP selector
SET Button
Clock, Alarm and LCD
screen Selector
Mode Selector scroll DOWN
Scroll DOWN selector
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ON / Channel 1 Strength UP button
Note: Channel 1 controls the output through the white leads
To switch unit on: Press and hold down for 3 seconds
To increase Strength: Press and hold down until required strength
is achieved. No sensation will be felt through the pads until the
strength has reached at least the 2.5mA level. (See bottom left
hand corner of screen)
The strength increases in very small steps (0.5mA) to give a soft and comfortable sensation.
See section 6 on choosing the right strength.
The body acclimatizes to the feeling through the pads, so increases in strength may be necessary
to keep the sensation constant.
To allow you to set the strength accurately, the Channel you are not adjusting will temporarily go
to zero, and the Programme will remain in the WORK phase while you are adjusting.
One Touch Memory Start
When switched on the unit will automatically start in the
programme which was being used when it was switched off.
The strength increases to about 75% of the level when the unit
was last used. To stop the increase in strength at any time, press
any key once.
Channel 1 Strength DOWN / OFF button
To lower the strength: Press and release this button.
The strength reduces by 2.0mA each time (four times the rate of
increase)
When the strength gets down to zero the unit will then switch off.
Alternatively to switch the unit off press and hold down
this button for 3 seconds.
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Channel 2 Strength UP button
Note: Channel 1 controls the output through the black leads
To increase Strength: Press and hold down until required strength
is achieved. No sensation will be felt through the pads until the
strength has reached at least the 2.5mA level. (See bottom right
hand corner of screen)
Channel 2 Strength DOWN button
To lower the strength: Press and release this button.
The strength reduces by 2.0mA each time (four times the rate of
increase)
Programme Selector button
The “itouch tone” has 8 medically proven programmes.
The programme selected will appear in the top left hand corner of
the screen. To select the next programme press the Programme
Selector button and release.
The programmes are shown as A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,M
and N, S,T and W.
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Time Selector button
Each time the unit is switched on it defaults back to
continuous mode, known as TIMER OFF.
There are four other time periods available, 15, 30 45 and 60
minutes. In order to set any of these time periods press and
release the Time Selector button until the required time period is
shown in the screen.
During use within the four time periods, the unit counts
down the minutes set and switches off when it reaches zero.
Screen display shows:
Time
remaining
Lock button
In order to lock the keypad press and hold down the Lock button
until the word “LOCK” appears on the screen.
To unlock the keypad press the button and hold down the button
again until the word “LOCK” is no longer on the screen.
The Lock button is situated on the right hand side of the unit.
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INNER KEYPAD
To access the “Inner Keypad” slide the upper half of the “itouch
tone” upwards. The inner keypad allows you to use the
Customised Settings, Usage Diary, Clock and Medication
Alarms,
Mode Selector scroll UP
To activate the Customised Settings, select programme M or N.
Use mode UP and DOWN buttons to select Frequency (FREQ),
Pulse width (PULS) Work time (WORK), Rest time (REST), Ramp
time (RAMP), or Alternating (SYN/ALT) modes.
The Mode selected flashes
Mode Selector scroll DOWN
This button operates in the same way as the Mode Selector
scroll UP button but in the opposite direction, (CONST, PULS
and FREQ)
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Scroll UP Selector
Having selected the mode you wish to adjust, use the Scroll UP
and DOWN buttons to select the desired setting. Then press the
SET to lock in the setting
Scroll DOWN Selector
This button operates in the same way as the Mode Selector scroll
UP
button but in the opposite direction.
Set Button
Press and release this button to save the setting shown
on the LCD screen into the programme.
When a new choice is required simply select the
new choice and press the SET button again.
NOTE SYN/ALT work slightly differently:- When you select SYN it
flashes. Use Scroll to change to ALT and press SET. 0 will then
flash. Use scroll to adjust the Delay Time.
Hash Button (#)
for Usage Diary
and LCD screen selection
Press and release the Hash Button to step through the options:
Clock, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, Usage Diary (MEM) and LCD.
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LCD screen display
The LCD function allows for the illumination of the screen to be
turned off or on.
Usage Diary
Press the Hash Button until the symbol MEM is displayed on the screen,
The screen will also display: - The hours that the unit has been used on the bottom left hand side
Please note that the Usage Diary is only activated when the unit is properly attached to the body
and working at a strength above 4.5mA
To reset the Usage Diary to zero press and hold both Scroll UP and DOWN buttons together for 3
seconds until the bottom line shows 000 000. This needs to be repeated for each programme
Settings Lock Facility
To lock your chosen settings in programme M or N press the “SET” button AND the “MODE UP”
button and hold down for 3 seconds until the screen displays “LOC M” or “LOC N”.
To unlock the settings simply repeat the procedure holding down the same two buttons until the
screen no longer displays “LOC M” or “LOC N”.
Programme Lock Facility
To lock any programme into the unit so that ONLY that programme can be used press the “SET”
button AND the “MODE DOWN” button and hold down for 3 seconds until the screen displays
“LOC P”. To unlock the programme simply repeat the procedure holding down the same two
buttons until the screen no longer displays “LOC P”.
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10. CONTENTS
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“itouch tone” Pain Relief unit
Mono Lead wire
Belt Cradle
Pack of 4, 50x50mm, superior self-adhesive electrode pads
(item code: E-CM5050)
AA 1.5v (Type LR6) batteries (2)
Instruction Manual
Storage Pouch
11. INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES
Remove Battery Cover
Press down in centre of battery cover
and slide backwards in direction of raised arrows.
Insert batteries
Ensure that the ribbon goes
behind the batteries to aid
removal.
Ensure that the batteries are
inserted the right way as
shown in battery compartment.
When the batteries are running low a low battery
indicator will show on the screen (battery symbol)
and it is then important to change the batteries as
soon as possible.
Rechargeable batteries:
It is possible to use rechargeable batteries
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Disposal of batteries:
Always dispose of batteries safely.
Do not throw batteries onto a fire.
Warning
• Keep batteries out of the reach of small children
• If battery leakage occurs and comes in contact with the skin or eyes, wash thoroughly with
lots of water.
• Do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries
12. CONNECTING MONO LEAD WIRE
Insert the Mono leadwire plug into the base of the unit.
Please note that it has been designed to only insert one way.
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Attaching the electrode pads to Mono Lead wire
At the other end of the Mono Lead wire,
the lead wire splits into four pin ends, 2 white and 2 black.
Push the pin ends into the pigtail ends of the electrode pads.
The mono lead wire can be split as required
and adjust the toggle as necessary.
Mono Lead wire colour coding
L-IT … Mono Lead wire (dual channel), as supplied with the unit, has FOUR wires for use with
four pads. Two of the wires are white and the other two are black. Channel 1controls the
output to the white wires and Channel 2 to the black wires.
It is also possible to use L-IT Mono Lead wire (dual channel) with only two pads using only the
white lead wires. In which case the black lead wires, as they are not in use, can safely be put
to the side - There is no risk from the exposed pins.
L-IT-1 … Mono Lead wire (single channel) can be purchased as an accessory. This lead is for
those who only wish to use two pads through Channel 1.
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13. POSITIONING OF ELECTRODE PADS
Electrode placement for electrical muscle stimulation is very important for obtaining the best
results. It is often easiest to activate muscles by stimulating the motor nerve.
Usually the bipolar technique is used, in which two electrodes are placed over the bulk of the
muscle, with one electrode over the muscle’s motor point. The motor point is the area on the
skin that is located closest to the motor nerve’s entry into the muscle. Here it is easiest to
trigger a contraction by electrical stimulation.
The cleanest and, for the patient, the most comfortable contractions are obtained most easily if
the motor point is localized. Work with movable electrodes to find motor points. A motor point
map can be helpful in localizing motor points.
Move the electrode across the skin and locate the point over the muscle that gives the cleanest
contraction
Large muscle groups may require stimulation with two channels, that is, four electrodes
simultaneously.
The electrode pads must always be used in pairs,
so that the signal can flow in a circuit.
NOTE: Always check unit is OFF before attaching or removing pads.
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14. GENERAL PAD ADVICE
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The electrode pads supplied are reusable but are for single patient use.
In order to obtain the best conductivity through the pads always ensure that they are in
good condition and tacky.
Before use make sure your skin is clean and dry.
Peel the electrode pads from their protective plastic shield by holding and lifting one
corner of the pad and pulling. Do not pull on the pigtail wire of the pad.
After use always replace the pads on the plastic liner and replace in the re-sealable
plastic bag.
If the pads dry out then it is best to buy a replacement pack of electrodes. In an
emergency it may be possible to restore some of the tackiness of the pad by adding a tiny
drop of water on each pad and spreading around. If too much water is added the pads will
become too soft then it is suggested in order to try to re-establish some adhesiveness to
place them sticky side up in a refrigerator for a few hours.
In very hot weather the gel on the pads may become soft. In such cases place the pads,
still on their plastic liners and in their bag into a fridge until they return to their normal
condition.
15. PAD ALARM
Perfect pad contact and condition is important to obtain maximum benefit from any TENS unit.
To ensure best performance the “itouch tone” has been fitted with a “Pad Alarm”.
If the contact between any of the pads and the skin or the quality of the pads is below the
required standard the pad alarm will be triggered. An audible bleep will be heard and at the
top of the screen the word “PADS” will flash.
When the pad alarm is triggered, the Comfort Strength Control facility will automatically lower the
strength to a comfortable level thereby avoiding the possibility of any electrical shock, however
small. If the alarm is triggered due to the pads coming partly away from the body, then when they
are put back the strength will automatically return to the original level.
The “PADS” alarm does not function on either channel when the strength levels are below
5.0mA.
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16. THE BELT CRADLE
A belt cradle is supplied to be allow you to wear the “itouch tone” at the waist.
Attaching the belt cradle
To attach the belt cradle push the “itouch tone” upwards into the cradle so that it slides between
the two sides of the cradle and slots into it with the two notches on the inside of the cradle going
into the two holes in the top of the unit.
Removing the belt cradle
To remove the cradle push a finger through the hole at the back of the cradle whole holding onto
it.
NB: Do not attach the mono leadwire before attaching the belt cradle to the unit. Detach the mono
leadwire before removing the cradle.
17. TROUBLESHOOTING
If your TENS machine is not working properly please check the following:
BATTERIES:
i) Have they been fitted correctly?
ii) Do they need replacing?
PADS:
If PADS signal is flashing:i) Have you applied both electrode pads (per lead wire) to ensure a complete circuit?
ii) Are the lead wires properly connected at both ends?
If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, call TensCare or your local dealer (address
on back cover) for advice.
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18. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
Do not use TENS or EMS :
• if you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem
• if you have epilepsy
• during the first three months of pregnancy
• when driving or operating machinery
• if you are suffering from acute, feverish or infectious diseases
• to mask or relieve undiagnosed pain.
Do not place electrode pads :
• on broken skin, as this may encourage infection
• to skin which does not have normal sensation. If the skin is numb, too great a strength may
be used, which could result in a minor burn.
• on the carotid arteries, on the front of the neck, as these may affect heart rate.
• over the eyes, or across the front of the head
• on the abdomen at anytime when pregnant.
• near malignant tumours
Do not:
• ignore any allergic reaction to the electrode pads: If a skin irritation develops.
• start your TENS or EMS treatment until the cause of pain has been diagnosed.
If you are in any doubt about any of these warnings please consult your medical adviser.
Also do not :
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immerse your unit in water or place it close to excessive heat.
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attempt to open up the unit. Such actions will void the guarantee.
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mix old, new or different types of batteries. Be sure to dispose of old batteries safely.
Caution:
• observe caution when using electrotherapy at the same time as being connected to
electro-monitoring equipment with body worn electrode pads as interference may occur.
Do:
Remove batteries from your machine if the unit is unlikely to be used for a long period.
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19. CLEANING
The case and lead wires can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth and a solution of mild soap
and water. Wipe dry.
Do not immerse your TENS machine in water.
Do not use any other cleaning solution than soap and water.
20. CONSUMABLES AND SERVICING
Replacement electrode pads, new batteries and lead wires are available from your supplier or
distributor (see back cover for contact details), by mail order from TensCare, by telephone using a
credit or debit card, or through our website.
Accessories/Spares
The following replacement parts may be ordered from Tenscare
E-CM5050
Pack of 4 50x 50 Electrode pads:
L-IT
Mono Lead wire (dual channel):
L-IT-1
Optional single channel lead
B-AA
Batteries 1.5V AA batteries
X-IT-BC
Replacement belt cradle
X-IT-BAT
Replacement Battery cover
Rechargeable batteries and charger are available.
Contact us for details.
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21. GUARANTEE
Your TensCare device is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase. If a fault develops
return the unit to TensCare at the address below, together with a copy of your invoice and details
of the problem. The guarantee does not cover the batteries, electrode pads or mono lead wire.
Please note that the Guarantee is invalidated if
i)
incorrect batteries have been fitted
ii)
the unit has been immersed in water, maltreated or tampered with.
22. DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS (WEEE)
One of the provisions of the European Directive 2002/96/CE is that anything electrical or
electronic should not be treated as domestic waste and simply thrown away. To remind you of
this Directive all affected products are now being marked with a crossed-out wheelie bin
symbol, as depicted below.
To comply with the Directive you can return your old electro-therapy unit to us for disposal.
Simply print a postage-paid PACKETPOST RETURNS label from our website
www.tenscare.co.uk, attach this to an envelope or padded bag with the unit enclosed, and post
it back to us. Upon receipt we will send your old device for components recovery and
recycling to help to conserve the world's resources and minimise any adverse effects on the
environment.
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23. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
waveform Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic
Amplitude (over 500 ohm load) Constant voltage 50V zero to peak +ve in steps of 0.25V over
range 470 -2000 Ohm
Constant current over range 0 to 470 Ohm
Total output limited to 25uC per pulse
Output plug
Channels
Batteries
Weight
Dimensions
Safety Classification
Fully shielded: touch proof mini USB
Dual Channel
2 x AA Alkaline (Two AA batteries) OR rechargeable NiMH
90 gms without batteries
110 x 53 x 30 mm
Internal power source.
Type BF
Designed for continuous use.
No special moisture protection.
Environmental Specifications
: Operating:
Temperature range:0 to 35C
Storage: Humidity: 20 to 65% RH
Temperature range: 0 to 55C
Humidity:10 to 90% RH
TYPE BF EQUIPMENT Equipment providing a degree of protection against electric
shock, with isolated applied part.
This symbol on the unit means “ Refer to Instructions for use”
NB
The electrical specifications are nominal and subject to variation from the listed values
due to normal production tolerances
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EMS Programs
Waveform EMS
Strength
Frequency
Max Pulse energy
Pulse width
Ramp
TENS programs
Asymmetrical Rectangular
0-100mA zero to peak +ve*
1-110
1-150 in TENS programmes
* Total output limited to 25uC per pulse
50-400*
50-250 in TENS programmes
0-5sec in steps of 0.5 sec
Up = Down
Work 1.0- 0 in steps of 1sec
Rest 0-40 in steps of 1sec
Work/Rest
CH1/CH2 Timing
Mode :
Synchronous / Alternating
CH2 Delay Time :
(Alternating mode 0 to 40 seconds in steps of
only)
1 second
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24 ELECTRODE PLACEMENT
O.O
M.orbicularis oculi
z.m
M. zygomaticus major
o.f
M.occipito frontalis, pars
frontalis
L.L
M. levator latii
s.c.m. M. sternocleido-mastoideus
d.
M. deltoideus
b.
M. biceps brachii
fl.
Underarm flexors:
M. flexor carpi radialis et
ulnaris
M. flexor digitorum
superficialis
M. palmaris longus
p.m. M. pectoralis major
r.a.
M. rectus abdominis
s.
M. sartorius
r.f.
M. rectus femoris
v.l.
M. vastus lateralis
v.m. M. vastus medialis
p.l.
M. peroneus
(fibularis) longus
t.a.
M. tibialis anterior
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s.s.
M. supraspinatus
i.s.
M. infraspinatus
t.
M. triceps brachii
ex.
Extensors on the
underarm:
M. extensor carpi
radialis
M. extensor carpi
ulnaris
M. extensor
digitorum
b.f.+st. M. biceps femoris
+ M. semitendinosus
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Distributed by:
TENSCARE LTD
9, Blenheim Road, Epsom,
Surrey KT19 9BE, United Kingdom
TEL: +44(0) 13 72 72 34 34
FAX: +44(0) 13 72 74 54 34
e-mail: [email protected]
www.tenscare.co.uk
Pub Ref : I-ITT-UK Rev1 09/08